THE PRICE
OF TYRANNY
LIVES EXTINGUISHED
A comprehensive accounting of destruction wrought by the Islamic Republic across Iran and the world.
This Regime Hurts YOU Too
The Islamic Republic isn't just Iran's problem. Americans have lost lives, paid with tax dollars, and missed economic opportunities. This is a global threat that affects your wallet and your security.
AMERICANS KILLED BY IRAN
Documented attacks by regime and proxies
AMERICAN LIVES LOST
US servicemembers killed by Iran-backed militias and proxies since 1983. Includes 241 Marines in Beirut (1983), 19 at Khobar Towers (1996), and 600+ in Iraq.
OPERATIONS SINCE OCT 2023
US military spending on Middle East operations and Israeli military aid in 2 years. Two carrier strike groups, 1,000+ airstrikes against Houthis and Iran.
ATTACKS ON US FORCES
Iranian proxy attacks on US troops in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan since October 2023. Resulted in 3 killed and 180+ wounded Americans.
RED SEA SHIPPING CRISIS
Annual global trade disruption from Houthi attacks. Higher shipping costs, rerouted vessels, increased insurance premiums worldwide.
COUNTER-IRAN SPENDING
US appropriations for counter-ISIS training programs in Iraq since 2014, necessitated by Iran-backed instability in the region.
LOST TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Estimated US exports lost due to Iran sanctions (1995-2012). Could have created 279,000 American jobs annually.
A Free Iran = Opportunity for America
Iran needs $1.8-2.4 TRILLION in investment to rebuild. This could mean $25 billion in annual US exports and 200,000 American jobs. Before 1979, 50,000 Americans worked in Iran and the US was its largest trade partner.
The Body Count
Killed via Proxies
Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, Gaza
Killed Internally
Executions, protests, prison deaths
International Terror Victims
Assassinations, bombings, hostage-taking
Refugees Created
Syrian, Yemeni, and other displaced persons
* Figures compiled from UN reports, ACLED, Amnesty International, Iran Human Rights
Deaths by Iranian Proxies
The Islamic Republic kills through proxy groups across the Middle East and beyond, denying direct responsibility while funding and directing operations.
IRGC, Hezbollah, Iraqi Shia militias, Afghan Fatemiyoun
Houthi rebels (Ansar Allah)
Kata'ib Hezbollah, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Badr Organization
Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah
Hezbollah operations and civil conflicts
1983 Beirut bombings, Iraq operations, hostage incidents
AMIA bombing (1994), Israeli Embassy bombing (1992)
Killing Its Own People
The Islamic Republic has killed over 100,000 of its own citizens since 1979 through executions, protest crackdowns, and systematic torture.
Political Executions
- Includes 1988 prison massacres (2,800-30,000 political prisoners)
- Ongoing executions average 250+ per year
- Drug offense executions used to target minorities
- LGBTQ+ executions: 4,000-5,000+ since 1979
Protest Killings
- 2025-2026 National Revolution: 20,000+ killed
- 2019 November Protests: 1,500+ killed
- 2022-2023 Woman Life Freedom: 500+ killed
- 2009 Green Movement: 150+ killed
Minority Persecution
- Kurdish political prisoners and armed conflict
- Baluchi extrajudicial executions
- Baha'i persecution and property seizure
- Arab minority suppression in Khuzestan
Prison Deaths & Torture
- Deaths under torture in IRGC detention
- Medical neglect leading to death
- Suicides after torture and rape
- Evin Prison and other notorious facilities
The Price of Destruction
The economic cost of the Islamic Republic to Iran and the world runs into trillions - money that could have funded healthcare, education, and prosperity.
Iran Sanctions Impact
Lost GDP, frozen assets, trade restrictions since 1979
US Middle East Operations
Iraq/Afghanistan wars driven by Iran threat and proxies
Syrian War Destruction
Infrastructure, economy destroyed by IRGC-backed Assad regime
Yemen War Damage
Houthi destruction of infrastructure, economy, and development
Oil Market Disruption
Risk premium, shipping attacks, Strait of Hormuz threats
International Terrorism Costs
Security spending, insurance, compensation, lost business
Iran Brain Drain
Skilled professionals fleeing to West, lost human capital
Nuclear Program
Global diplomatic costs, inspections, negotiations, facilities
Documentation Sources
All statistics and information presented are compiled from credible international sources. Click through to verify any claims.
International Organizations
Human Rights Organizations
Conflict Data & Research
Government Sources
Academic & Research Institutions
METHODOLOGY NOTE
Statistics presented represent ranges of credible estimates from multiple sources. Where sources diverge, both conservative and higher estimates are provided. Figures are regularly updated to reflect new reporting. For specific methodology details on any statistic, please consult the primary source.
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